Jonathan Extols Gowon At 84

Ex-President Dr Goodluck Jonathan has described former Head of State, Gen. Yakubu Gowon as a forthright statesman who has continued to work for the unity of the country.

Jonathan stated this in a goodwill message issued by his aide, Ikechukwu Eze felicitating with Gowon who turns 84, today, Friday.

He also extolled Gowon as a leader whose worldview has been liberal, guided by those ideals that promote Nigeria’s development.

The statement read in part: “I have no doubt that you will continue to serve as a source of inspiration and a testimony to the fact that honesty, selflessness, and love for one another, are tenets we all need to imbibe to build the nation of our dream.”